Assistant Professor, Creative Writing
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of English at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing with a record of publishing in fiction and poetry. Teaching responsibilities include two courses per semester in graduate and undergraduate fiction poetry and hybrid forms workshops. The successful candidate will also advise MFA student theses and participate in service committees. We especially welcome applicants with expertise in African American Arab American Asian American Indigenous Latinx and/or Queer literatures.
How to Apply
Please submit (1) a curriculum vitae (2) a letter of interest (cover letter) addressing achievement in scholarship teaching and service (3) a 20-page fiction writing sample (4) a 10-page poetry writing sample (5) a one-page teaching philosophy and (6) contact information including email addresses for three references. Application materials must be submitted online at address queries to Dr. Janine Joseph chair of the hiring committee at
Required Qualifications
- Publications in reputable venues in both fiction and poetry
- MFA or PhD in hand by date of hire (August 10 2026)
- Evidence of teaching excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Single-authored book of fiction or poetry published with a reputable national press
- Strong publication record in both fiction and poetry
- Experience teaching and advising graduate students
- Commitment to student growth and professionalism for example through organizing student readings and other student-centered events
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
*
Review Date
Review of applications begins November 1 2025 and will continueuntil the position is filled.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Janine Joseph at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
